A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1738463 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1738846 epoch_slot_no: 10846 block_no: 1738381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-31 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e9ba9675f7cd0c200cc85a563ce450817cdb4c6b03d137f3fc5deed8ca3e1c4Block Operator
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